Community
Berkshire Horseworks Secures Grant From MountainOne Foundation
The grant from MountainOne will fund the eight-week Horse Powered Reading (HPR) series, which integrates horses and social-emotional learning with academics.
Macksey Updates on Eagle Street Demo and Myriad City Projects
Concerns over the failing structure's proximity to its neighbor — just a few feet — means the demolition underway is taking far longer than usual. It's also been delayed somewhat because of recent high winds and weather.
Pittsfield's $80M School Budget Proposal 'Not Ideal,' Cuts Over 100 Employees
The school administration delivered a somber budget presentation for fiscal 2025, including a proposed reduction of more than 100 staff members.
Marchetti Honors Pittsfield Athletes at City Council
Tuesday's City Council meeting began with a roar as several high school athletes were honored for their accomplishments.
Temporary Traffic Interruptions Near Berkshire Medical Center
Additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in this area will be shared as this project starts a new phase.
Weekend Outlook: St. Patrick's Day
There are a variety of events in Berkshire County this weekend including St. Patrick’s Day Dinners, live music, and more.
Williamstown Resident Appointed to State Library Board
Cherubini brings over 3 decades of experience in libraries and non-profits to the MBLC, including work in academic libraries, regional and national library networks and consortia, as well as library centered associations and coalitions.
Lanesborough Police Advisory Panel to Clarify Role
Police Chief Robert Derksen and standing Chair Aaron Williams spoke to the Select Board on Monday about the future of the panel, citing years of officials questioning its purpose.
Pittsfield Health Board Votes Demolition for Multifamily Properties
The Board of Health voted for the demolition of two condemned properties and discussed how to preserve other housing stock from this fate.
Mass MoCA Strikers See Possible Movement in Talks
The music was nearly drowned out by the honking of horns as motorists signaled their support to the picket line at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday.
Ghost Tour at Ventfort Hall
The tour will take place at 8 pm on Saturday March 16.
Pittsfield High's Perry: 'I want accountability!'
The Pittsfield High School student who was the victim of a spitting incident in the state basketball semi-finals issued a public statement on Wednesday reacting to the assault and calling for consequences against the offender and his school.
Dalton Hazard Mitigation Plan Near Completion
The goal of the plan is to increase the town's capacity and promote a hazard mitigation culture in the community through education, regulations, planning, and collaboration with neighboring regions.
Stamford Library Program
The program, presented by Carlos and Kathy Heiligmann of Rowe, Mass, chronicles the couple's saga uncovering the heritage of these nearby libraries.
Crane Stationery Being Revived Under New Owner
WP Strategic Holdings says it has completed its acquisition of 200-year-old company, according The Albany Business Review.
Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for Construction
The park is expected to reopen in June 2024.
Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants
MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program.
Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates Spaces
A total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year.
North County Communities Losing Shared HR Services Employee
At Monday's meeting of the Williamstown Select Board, Town Manager Robert Menicocci reported that the HR person the town shares with Adams and North Adams has given her notice.
Historical Commission's Carlson Inducted into Women's Hall of Fame
Justyna Carlson, longtime member of the Historical Society and chair of the city's Historical Commission, was posthumously honored with induction by Mayor Jennifer Macksey on Tuesday, during Women's History Month.
Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on Team
A high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game.
Williamstown Winter Farmers Market Returns
Farmers and crafters will be present to sell farm fresh meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, artisan crafts, goat soap, seafood straight from Boston, and fresh baked breads.
Pittsfield Board Continues Hearing on Mobile Home Rent Increase
The request for hefty rent increases to a Valentine Road mobile home park seems unlikely following the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board meeting on Thursday night.
Online Public Input Session With BEAT
Online Public Info Session with BEAT and UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 PM
Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa students win awards
Suicide Prevention Group Gives Leadership Award To Berkshire President
Berkel, a retired Lieutenant with the State Police, currently serves as President of the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP).
Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement Plan
The panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales.
Williamstown Planning Board Chair to Fin Comm: We're Not the 'Enemy'
The chair of the Planning Board last week stopped by a meeting of the Finance Committee to defend the planners' recent activities to promote economic diversity and growth in town.
State Wants to Give Clarksburg $1.2M for a Safe Route to the School
The students can now reach the town field through a rough path in the woods and walk the field until crossing the road or walk along the sidewalk-free Cross Road, a heavily traveled way with no shoulders.
